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SirFiddler
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:13 PM |
 
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Anybody knows one or where to look it up ? Thanks for a nudge in the right direction .... |
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giraffine
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An International Experience
www.johnlongtattoo.com/english/john.php
At A Glance
Author chinachik
Contact chinachik@bme.anon
When A week ago
Artist JohnLong
Studio JohnLong Tattoo and Piercing
Location Shanghai, China
Just a few days ago I decided that I wanted to get my belly button pierced. I had always loved piercings [I have 4 others] and I really wanted a body piercing since my previous ones had all been on my ears. Of course, my parents didn't feel as excited, so I decided to get a piercing that was more easy to hide. I figured that if I told them after I got it, they would be angry, but wouldn't make me take out the actual piercing. Now anyway, one of my friends had just recently gotten hers pierced and told me it was a blast, so I was even more enthusiastic about my own. The few days before, I kept pinching my belly as hard as I could to see how much it would hurt. I'm sorry to say this, but I can't lie. No matter how hard you pinch it, the needle does hurt more. [Don't worry, it's so brief!]
Finally, the big day came. After school my friend [who had gotten the piercing] and I hitched a taxi and got to the store. Let me just tell you, don't be fooled by the size of the parlour! The entire complex was quite tiny, not even half the size of my own house. But I barely noticed. JohnLong Tattoo was one of the first tattoo and piercing parlours in Shanghai, and the place was also one of the best. The moment I entered the complex I was completely amazed. Everything was so beautifully clean and modern. There were tons of body jewelry everywhere, all snug in their little display cabinets. I had a hard time choosing one, because there were so many pretty ones. However, I ended up decideing on a very simple ring with baby-blue jewels in the top and bottom. When choosing your first ring, it's always better to start out with something simple. Even though it may look more plain next to all the other sparkly rings in the display case, once it is on your skin it always looks bett er! At this place the price of the piercing is fixed, but the rings are bargainable [as are most things in China]. My friend also bought a new ring, so together they were less expensive. Even so, they must have been about 3 times the price of the same rings in the United States due to Chinese taxation fees.
After picking the ring I was led upstairs to a comfy little room with a long black dentist-like chair. By then I was still pretty calm and cool, until of course I saw the actual needle. To describe the size I guess I must refer to those little red straws that they have in companies to stir your coffee with. That's about the same width as the needle. The length must have been about 3, maybe even 4 inches. Upon seeing it I stared a second and then the thought "Why oh why am I doing this to myself?" ran through my head. But then I saw my friend looking down at her own beautiful ring and my mind was made up.
I took a deep breath and lay down, finding the chair surprisingly comfortable. The man put on the clamps as he disinfected everything, and I must say that they do not hurt at all, despite what others may say. Then, just when I had started to relax the man turned around and thrust in the needle. Yes, it did hurt, but nothing that was unbearable. I looked down and saw the needle poking out of me, and was pretty astonished how little the gory scene hurt. Though the procedure is always pretty much the same, the methods of pierces can actually vary a lot. Some people pierce from bottom to top, while other go from top to bottom. Other piercers even work when the costomer is standing upright because they believe that helps them set the piercing straighter. I found out that these different ways really don't change the final result. These are just little quirks of the piercers, and it's how they do their job. As long as you go somewhre professional, the different ways don't matter. B efore I even knew it the ring had been put in and the area around cleaned. In fact, putting in the ring and cleaning it hurt more than the actual piercing. But all in all, I was totally happy and satisfied.
During the healing process, just try not to think of the ring inside you. All it really is is a cut, and that's what it feels like. Yes, it's a little sore, and you have to sit slowly, but it definately doesn't hinder you in moving around. After a few days it stops hurting so much and itches a tiny bit, just like a cut. I love my new piercing and I can't wait to get another one! After I got mine yet another one of my friends got hers as well! Suddenly everyone wants a belly piercing! It looks so pretty that I find myself constantly peeking at it and being amazed at how gorgeous it is every time! |
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SirFiddler
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:28 PM |
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Cool thanks !!! |
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itv1980
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:31 PM |
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Like tatoo's it's contageous. Got my tattoo 5 years ago and still happy with it. For tattoo you can also go underneath the Shanghai museum at Hong Kong Shopping center. They have a tatoo shop too, where you can select the designs and make an apppointment. Then where they take I don't know because I made my tattoo in Holland.
Just snoop around both places and make your mind  |
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giraffine
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:31 PM |
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Office under renovation, noise and smell killed Giraffine. Took half a day off surfing online for coming May holiday trip, meanwhile downloading MP3s from KAZAA. Ever heard this song?
TATTOO
Well I heard you say something about friendship and loyalty
When you can't can't can't can't can't realize
That tears comes down anydays
My love to you is true
A tattoo
Ain't never going off
I'll wait for the truth to show
I'll take a loss at any cost
When we met you listened and you critizised
Every single thing that I did
When you can't can't can't can't can't realize
That tears comes down anydays
My love to you is true
A tattoo
Ain't never going off
I'll wait for the truth to show
I'll take a loss at any cost
??? to confusion I made it this far
You said I could've had anything
If I just looked at myself
My love to you is true
A tattoo
Ain't never going off
I'll wait for the truth to show
I'll take a loss at any cost
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itv1980
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:33 PM |
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Giraffine, look forward of seeing your piercing, hope you can show it soon to all of us 
Ivo |
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SirFiddler
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:35 PM |
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cool words and true ... is that post about the piercing from you ? is it true when you get your tongue pierced you mustn't drink alcohol for a couple of days ? |
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giraffine
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:40 PM |
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giraffine
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:49 PM |
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Buy Godsmack CDs
Buy Godsmack posters
Printer friendly version
Godsmack
Title: Time Bomb
Album: Godsmack
I Am In A Living Hell Makes Me Wonder If I'm Alive
Can't Seem To Bring Myself To Figure Out Why
I Shove And I Pull Away From The Things
That I Call You Every Night
I Cna't Seem To Break You Down
But I Know I'll Come Around
I Feel Your Pins Through My Eyes Piercing Me
Lie Down In All This Piss
You Drink It From Me Every Night
I Live In A World Of **** Been Left Here To Die
Sometimes I Realize My Mind Is Meant To Go Away
Never Have Seen Your God
So Why Should I Believe In Faith
I Feel Your Pins Through My Eyes
Piercing Me All The Time
Another Time Bomb
I Never Find The Time To Find Another **** Place
I'm A Bad yomama Who Lives It Everyday
You Never Look At Me Now
You Never Loo Me In The Face
I'm A Time Bomb Baby
I Can't Find The Time To Find The Place
I'm A Bad yomama Who Lives It Everyday
You Never Look A Me Now
You Never Look Me In The Face I'm A Time Bomb
What Am I Waiting For
Never Find The Time To Find Another Place
I'm A Bad yomama Who Lives It Everyday
You Never Look At Me Now
You Never Look Me In The Face
I'm A Time Bomb Yeah |
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SirFiddler
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Apr 29, 2004 - 02:57 PM |
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awesome...more and more my style  bring it on |
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giraffine
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Apr 29, 2004 - 03:43 PM |
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THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS
Mia Krishner played as a tattooist, it was before she turned to be a monosexual |
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SirFiddler
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Apr 29, 2004 - 04:27 PM |
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Does that hurt
It stings a little
That's why they call me the mistress of pain |
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Apr 29, 2004 - 07:27 PM |
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Fiddler, u plan to have another? I thought you all ready have one right from you neck to your ...  |
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SirFiddler
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Apr 29, 2004 - 08:54 PM |
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psssst , secret  there's always another... |
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